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« on: September 21, 2007, 10:19:33 PM » |
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Arse, now im in a dilemma.
Just bought a mini van (RHD) and a mini saloon (LHD completely rotten) to convert
and install Honda Vtec engine. Plus shorten it 950mm.
Just been offered 2 bay window vans, one camper (rotten) and another standard roof (standard rust) for 500 euros.
Ive shortened two minis before but never a van, and the biggest engine was a 1480 at 130hp.
However Ive always had a hankering to build a shortened bus, especially now with the surf ethos here in France.
Now seen the 'dub thread and im unsure what to do.
Hmmm....
Like the Carson top red dub and the bus BTW but while admiring the engineering on the others they leave me cold...dunno why
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2007, 11:17:53 AM » |
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OOh mini shorty v tec!!  You know the 1.6 Vtec puts out about 160 bhp with a filter and 'zorst and redlines at about 8 grand! I think they are great engines! Ive got a mk1 mini deluxe that I would like to do something mad with one day, its just finding the money! |
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2007, 11:23:53 AM » |
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Tazet's got her eye on that Loony!
Her first car was a much loved Mini & she wants to rescue yours from it's grassy grave & restore it.
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2007, 11:32:59 AM » |
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Id like to just do a 100 point resto on it, but its not what im into, so its hard to get excited about it. To be honest Id give it to a good home where it could be restored, just dont want to see it cut up really as it was the first car we had as a group of friend. Its got alot of memories!  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2007, 11:36:50 AM » |
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So no roof chop then?  |
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2007, 11:45:30 AM » |
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Oh go one then!  |
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2007, 08:54:30 PM » |
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Did a resto on a '66 850 mini for a friend, right down to World cup Willy sticker on the rear window...Dove grey.
It got more appreciative comments than any rod.
Guess a wider audience?
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« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2007, 09:20:00 PM » |
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Yeah, classic cars will always be popular. I don't think Taz realises just how much work is involved but we'll see.
Captain SpannerFingers reads this 'ere forum from time to time. He's saddleBags' brother & runs a classic car resto business here in Hampshire, specialising in "modern" classics -mainly 50s, 60s & 70s stuff. He gets some beautiful cars through his workshop.
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« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2007, 09:58:15 PM » |
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A bloke I know has a two door Volvo Amazon for sale. Its very rough though.
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« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2007, 10:32:33 PM » |
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I love Amazons. I once built a Moggy Minor pick up with a 1600 Fiat twin cam motor. A mate of mine who was an auto upholsterer wanted to swap it for his mint green Amazon estate. Maybe I should've.
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« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2007, 10:49:34 PM » |
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If my mrs would let me bring another car home, and if it was'nt so rusty, I would have it myself.
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2007, 04:51:10 AM » |
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Manky, Lunatic don't you dare roof chop that mini.  I do know it would be a lot of blood, sweat and tears to restore that little mini but it would be worth every minute. I can do that while you do the pop. |
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« Reply #12 on: September 24, 2007, 07:27:21 PM » |
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i hope its got a sunroof for mankys head, he s not exactly mini size is he, hee hee. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 24, 2007, 08:03:52 PM » |
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 I'm maxi sized I'm told. The Mini in question.
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« Reply #14 on: September 24, 2007, 08:41:10 PM » |
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you ain't it, till you've "Bobbed" a Brit!!!
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